A Simple Model for Estimating Total and Merchantable Tree Heights

Alan R. Ek; Earl T. Birdsall; Rebecca J. Spears

doi:10.2737/NC-RN-309

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A Simple Model for Estimating Total and Merchantable Tree Heights

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Alan R. Ek, Earl T. Birdsall, Rebecca J. Spears

Year:

1984

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RN-309

Source:

Research Note NC-309. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

A model is described for estimating total and merchantable tree heights for Lake States tree species. It is intended to be used for compiling forest survey data and in conjunction with growth models for developing projections of tree product yield. Model coefficients are given for 25 species along with fit statistics. Supporting data sets are also described.

Keywords

Tree height estimation equations, regression, survey, growth and yield projection

Citation

Ek, Alan R.; Birdsall, Earl T.; Spears, Rebecca J. 1984. A Simple Model for Estimating Total and Merchantable Tree Heights. Research Note NC-309. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station